Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 6: Jammu is all set to host the first ever Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Tournament at Jammu Tawi Golf Course from Sept 7 to Sept 10.
During the recent inauguration of Jammu Tawi Golf Academy at Jammu Tawi Golf Course, Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha, who is also the Chairperson of Jammu Tawi Golf course, announced the hosting of a PGTI level tournament in Jammu.
The event has been made possible due to keen interest shown by Sarmad Hafeez, Commissioner Secretary, Tourism Department, J&K under the guidance of Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar and as per the directions of Lieutenant Governor.
The Commissioner Secretary, Tourism has reviewed the arrangements to be made for smooth conducting of such a big level event.
Secretary, Jammu Tawi Golf Course, Manav Gupta informed that the tournament will be held at Jammu Tawi Golf Course from 7th to 10th September 2022 and titled as J&K (Jammu) Open 2022 and it is a matter of great pride and privilege for Jammu Tawi Golf Course and the overall for the city of Jammu to host such a big event.
Jammu Tawi Golf Course, a full-fledged international standard 18 holes Golf Course, has been chosen as the suitable venue by PGTI for this prestigious tournament to be held in the month of September. It’s a matter of pride for the Department of Tourism J&K and on top, for the city of Jammu, which will shine on the map of National Golf Destinations for golfers coming from both National and International platforms.